Passing It On
#51
Originally Posted by MadQuilter
My grandmother was a milliner. I understand that she and I have a lot in common - too bad she died when I was 2. Unfortunately, she was the most picky hand-crafter and she totally ruined my Mom's interest in it. Mom couldn't understand it when I started to teach myself handcrafts (knitting, embroidery) as a teenager and then of course quilting as an adult. I think grandma would be quite proud of me. (Although I would have to teach her that there is a reason it's called the back side and no, it does not need to be perfect on the back side)
#52
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This one is fun for me to answer:
1. Taught my husband, and he was sewing beside me tonight.
2. Taught my mom, and she and I spent last Saturday in the sewing room.
3. Taught ladies at church with my friend AZAM, and we have sent over 30 quilts to a pediatric hospice in southern CA.
4. Taught my 9 year old Grandaughter, and she is now on her 2nd quilt.
5. Taught my 17 year old Grandaughter the basics for her first quilt, and I know we will be doing more.
6. Taught my daughter's teenaged sister-in-law how to quilt, and now she has made about 5 for herself and family members.
Now I am getting ready to start a new quilting class at our new church....so, the passing on is going on and on!!!
I am so happy to do this..it is just a really special thing. :thumbup:
1. Taught my husband, and he was sewing beside me tonight.
2. Taught my mom, and she and I spent last Saturday in the sewing room.
3. Taught ladies at church with my friend AZAM, and we have sent over 30 quilts to a pediatric hospice in southern CA.
4. Taught my 9 year old Grandaughter, and she is now on her 2nd quilt.
5. Taught my 17 year old Grandaughter the basics for her first quilt, and I know we will be doing more.
6. Taught my daughter's teenaged sister-in-law how to quilt, and now she has made about 5 for herself and family members.
Now I am getting ready to start a new quilting class at our new church....so, the passing on is going on and on!!!
I am so happy to do this..it is just a really special thing. :thumbup:
#53
I asked my niece when she was 8.5 (she'll be 10 in June) if she wanted to learn and she did. Her scrappy squares are all together and next is the borders. Even her 4.5 YOA brother wanted to "help". She is very into everything CRAFT! My sister got her her own sewing machine for Christmas.
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#54
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Location: Texas
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I have only been quilting for a few years. But I have always sewn . It seems now that my youngest daughter that is 33 wants to learn to quilt from me. The problem is she lives in Nevada and I am in Texas. When I visit her I always visit the quiltshops there and I tell her to go to one and ask if they will help her get started or see if there is a guild that will help her. But I have a feeling she would rather learn from me.
#55
Originally Posted by jigsymom
I have only been quilting for a few years. But I have always sewn . It seems now that my youngest daughter that is 33 wants to learn to quilt from me. The problem is she lives in Nevada and I am in Texas. When I visit her I always visit the quiltshops there and I tell her to go to one and ask if they will help her get started or see if there is a guild that will help her. But I have a feeling she would rather learn from me.
#56
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Location: Texas
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I have sugested that to her in the past. Maybe our next visit when we are shopping I will ask at the shop about beginning classes. Maybe if I ask for her she will do it.
Course I know she would rather learn from me. lol
Course I know she would rather learn from me. lol
#58
My grandmother taught me to sew when I was a little girl my older sister and I go to quilt classes now and have so much fun . My Daughter had no interest in sewing when she was little and about 16 yrs ago on Christmas day she had a miscarriage and was so depressed I went to stay with her and while I was there taught her to make quillows and she was hooked We go to the Martha Pullen Sewing Conference in Arlington Tx every year. My granddaugher who is 18 comes over when she wants me to help her make something . When she was little she was always in my sewing room maybe someday she will be interested in sewing more
#59
I learned to sew as a child - no foot pedal, a knee control, so I did not have to reach the floor to sew! My mother taught me clothing construction, not quilting. I learned to quilt as an adult.
I have been teaching others - not all in my family. I tried to teach my DDs, but it did not 'take'. One decided she had no time, the other decided directions were not for her - she sewed when I was not at home, and followed no rules, creating a lot of interesting items that were not wearable or altering clothing to that same point. My first DD has decided she now has the time, and is workiing on a bargello.
I have been teaching some of the ladies in a quilt block exchange.
It is rewarding to be able to pass on the fun!
I have been teaching others - not all in my family. I tried to teach my DDs, but it did not 'take'. One decided she had no time, the other decided directions were not for her - she sewed when I was not at home, and followed no rules, creating a lot of interesting items that were not wearable or altering clothing to that same point. My first DD has decided she now has the time, and is workiing on a bargello.
I have been teaching some of the ladies in a quilt block exchange.
It is rewarding to be able to pass on the fun!
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